According to the National Institue of Mental Health, mental illness affects 19% of the adult population, 46% of teenagers and 13% of children every year. Sadly only half of those affected receive treatment primarily because of the stigma attached to even the very mention of the words “mental health.” Mental illness however is really a physical illness that affects the brain causing disturbances that make it difficult to cope with ordinary life.
Progress however is being made thru research in uncovering the complicated causes for mental illness and Perth Amboys Mental Health Awareness Walk on Saturday on 9/27 at 9am is clearly a step in the right direction.
Our BestrentNJ.com Perth Amboy tenants at Harbortown Breeze, Harbortown Terrace, Harbortown Ports, Harbortown Sail, State Fayyette, Harbortown Heights, Florida Grove Arms, Harbortown Ports North East, Convery Gardens & Hidden Village can join the ranks of those who make a difference by participating in this awareness raising event by meeting at Bayview Park at 250 Water Street at 9am, rain or shine.
To learn more about the Perth Amboy Community Mental Health Initiative click here and for more information about the Mental Health Awareness Walk please contact Michael Loch, Director of Development, 908-625-2636 or michael.loch@hmhn.org.
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